Is it permissible for me to shorten the prayer behind a traveler if he completes the prayer?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: If the traveler completes the prayer, is it permissible for me to shorten it behind him?
Answer:
If the imam completes the prayer, you are required to complete it, whether he is a traveler or a resident. The Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) completed the prayer behind 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) in Mina, even though they saw him shortening it, because they were required to follow the imam. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: If the traveler completes the prayer, is it permissible for me to shorten it behind him?
Answer:
If the imam completes the prayer, you are required to complete it, whether he is a traveler or a resident. The Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) completed the prayer behind 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) in Mina, even though they saw him shortening it, because they were required to follow the imam. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The imam was made such that you follow him.
انما جعل الامام اهتم به
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4039- 4717] هل يجوز لي قصر الصلاة خلف المسافر إذا أتم الصلاة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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